News from the Libraries

Student Fiesta Fun!

May 4, 2018

  On April 24th, UT Health students got to have some fun with their own Fiesta! Sponsored by the Library, students took part in a Fiesta photo wall, coloring portions of a super-sized fiesta-themed poster, painting, and making fiesta flowers. There were also two therapy dogs on site.   Later in the day, the P.I. […]


News from the Libraries April 2018

April 9, 2018

The April issue of News from the Libraries is now available. For links to individual articles, see the table of contents below. Get Some Exercise at the Library! Library Fiesta Events on April 24 We Have a Winner!: The 2018 History of the Health Sciences Essay Award Diane Fotinos: Former Physician Assistant, Future Librarian Book Giveaway […]


Get Some Exercise at the Library!

April 9, 2018

Did you know that you can exercise and study at the same time? Well, now you can, and you will have a great view of our beautiful campus! Come to the 5th floor of the Briscoe Library to check out the new equipment. There are 3 exercise bikes with attached desk-tops that can be used night […]


Library Fiesta Events on April 24

April 9, 2018

Save the date for the Student Fiesta and Fiesta Open House on April 24. The Student Fiesta will run from 11am to 2pm with lots of fun activities and refreshments. The Fiesta Open House from 4pm to 7pm will showcase the collection of the P.I. Nixon Medical Historical Library with a focus on local San Antonio […]


We Have a Winner!: The 2018 History of the Health Sciences Essay Award

April 9, 2018

On March 29, the winner of the Danny Jones History of the Health Sciences Essay Award, Farhan Ahmad, was presented with a check by Senior Director of Libraries Owen Ellard. Farhan won the 2018 competition with his essay, Knee History: From Early Developments to the Total Knee Replacement. The annual $500 award is sponsored by […]


Diane Fotinos: Former Physician Assistant, Future Librarian

April 9, 2018

  Diane Fotinos, Library Clerical Assistant, is earning a Master of Science in Library Science (MSLS) degree from the University of North Texas and applying her knowledge and skills in medicine, cataloguing, archives, and materials preservation in the Resources Management unit at Briscoe Library. Diane has a unique background that makes her an invaluable asset […]


Book Giveaway April 16-20

April 9, 2018

 Briscoe Library will have a book giveaway April 16-20 The book giveaway will start at 9 a.m. on Monday, April 16 at the entrance of the library and will continue through Friday, April 20 until 4 p.m. Books to be included in the giveaway are old editions withdrawn from the library’s collection or donations given to the […]


Featured New Books/E-books for April 2018

April 9, 2018

For a list of the newest titles at the Briscoe Library click here. Purchase suggestions? Complete the online Purchase Suggestion Form or contact Andrea N. Schorr, Head of Resource Management.  


News from the Libraries March 2018

March 6, 2018

The March issue of News from the Libraries is now available. For links to individual articles, see the table of contents below. Exercise Desks Coming to the Library! Library Staff Celebrate 10 Year and 30 Year Work Anniversaries 3D Printing and Anatomy Education Watch for Library Events in April! Featured New Books/E-books for March 2018 March […]


Exercise Desks Coming to the Library!

March 6, 2018

Due to the requests of students, the library will be installing one treadmill desk and three bike desks (two designs) on the 5th floor this month. Usage will be monitored to determine the most popular options for possible future expansion.